United States Japan Expedition Volume Iii: Observations On The Zodiacal Light, From April 2,1853, To April 22, 1885, Made Chiefly On Board The United States Steam-Frigate Mississippi,.Conclusions From The Data Thus Obtained Jones, George Under The Command Of Matthew C. Perry Science Astronomy/Astrophysics

First edition, 1856. Large quarto. Good, with some wear at head and heel, and rear gutter at head. A sound, handsome copy with tooled view on boards. Some darkening and chipping at heel. The text is sound, not foxed. A 43 page introduction explaining the mission and methods on Zodiacal Light, followed by 705 pages of star chart plates with 'observations' on the page adjacent. Volume III of Perry's United States Japan Expedition under orders from President Millard Fillmore. Perry's primary goal was to force an end to Japan's 220-year-old policy of isolation and to open Japanese ports to American trade. Following the expedition, Japan's burgeoning trade routes with the world led to the cultural trend of Japonisme, in which aspects of Japanese culture influenced art in Europe and America. Reverend Jones was chosen by Commodore Perry to join as chaplain on his expedition to Japan, serving not only in a ministerial capacity but also as a chronicler of the expedition, amateur naturalist, and astronomer. Zodiacal light is produced by sunlight reflecting off dust particles in the Solar System known as cosmic dust. Consequently, its spectrum is the same as the solar spectrum. The Zodiacal light remains the most prominent unresolved extraterrestrial sky brightness phenomenon, from visible to far infrared. Ships same or next business day from Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Not available for priority/expedited shipping. Due to the size/weight of this book extra charges may apply for international shipping.